Vision Now – April 2022

Vision Now Colt Creek State Park

Listen Lakeland April

Survey - Sustainability

On this month’s Listen Lakeland, join us as we explore one of the wild places in Polk County, Colt Creek State Park, located just 45 minutes from downtown Lakeland. Discover what this park has to offer, get a preview of new features coming to the park and how the park came to be with Park Manager, Scott Duncan and President of the Friends of Colt Creek State Park, Paula Dockery.

Related Vision Focus Areas & Goals:

  • Strong and Safe Neighborhoods:
    • Sustainable Lakeland
      Our community will support a sustainable quality of life by conserving natural resources, preserving green spaces, providing environmental education programs, promoting alternative energy sources and developing many modes of transportation to move people and goods.

  • Activities for a Diverse Community:
    • Volunteerism
      Lakeland will promote volunteer opportunities that allow all citizens to be actively involved in community service.
    • Parks
      Lakeland will build and maintain a network of community and regional parks and trails that support a healthy lifestyle and maximize economic benefits.
    • Recreation
      Lakeland will have recreation facilities and programs throughout all sectors of the city for residents of all ages.
Listen Lakeland Host: Trinity Laurino, Lakeland Vision. Scott Duncan: Park Manager of Colt Creek State Park. Paula Dockery: President of the Friends of Colt Creek State Park.

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